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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,436.24, 1,196,385.24 and 236,484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,436.24, 1,196,385.24 and 236,484.24 is: 354,794.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,436.24 : 1,196,385.24 = 236,484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,436.24/1,196,385.24 = 236,484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,436.24x = 1,196,385.24 × 236,484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,436.24x = 282,926,254,228.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,926,254,228.62/797,436.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,794.83

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